Thursday, April 19, 2012

The Pioneer Woman's Macaroni and Cheese

"Hot and Cheesy Pleasy" has become a mantra of sorts in my family ever since it was the response from my sister-in-law when asked if she would like cold or hot spinach dip for her birthday dinner. Now, no matter the dish, if it is ever in question we all smile and say "hot and cheesy pleasy"!

I know I have said it before but it is a blessing that I never take for granted and that is the gift of having a sister-in-law who is also one of my best friends! She is truly a gift to our family and I am beyond grateful for her kindness, her humor, her wit and her love...she's just kinda the best!

Now back to the good stuff...I have tried countless recipes for macaroni and cheese and think I make a pretty mean dish, but in the same breath I am never averse to trying a new recipe...you never know when you are going to find that recipe that beats all the rest!

Recently Dad was watching The Pioneer Woman on the Food Network and thought this would be an amazing side to a standing rib roast we had planned to cook as well. How could we go wrong....for one, the Pioneer Woman has never, and I mean never, lead us astray, and two, there is half a stick of butter and a pound of cheese! In the words of my my brother, 'nuf said!